Serving 181 students in grades 6-8, East Alton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 181 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
East Alton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Alton Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
East Alton Middle School is ranked #2477 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend East Alton Middle School?
181 students attend East Alton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of East Alton Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Alton Middle School?
East Alton Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Alton Middle School offer ?
East Alton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Alton Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 181 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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